Summer Intern/Legal Assistant

Ideal opportunity for student looking for a summer opportunity, that will be interesting, meaningful, and enhance their resume for future employers.  Also the “summer opportunity” can turn into part time work for the next school year!  We are looking for a summer intern/legal assistant to assist while our wonderful paralegal is out on maternity leave.   We are a small female owned law firm that practices in estate planning, probate administration, and related litigation. The job will provide exposure to the inner workings of a law firm, and the legal field in general.  The job provides a friendly work environment and we are located in Boca Raton.  Essential skills are as follows: answering phones, general administrative knowledge, friendly attitude, professionalism, familiarity with Microsoft word, computer skills, organization skills and the ability to multitask.  The job description is:  Responsible for answering phones, client communications at the direction of the attorney, e filing documents with the courts, data entry, file organization, drafting emails with attorney input, drafting simple court documents, scheduling, communications, and client intake.  Training will be provided.  Looking for a 5 - 8 hour a day commitment, five days a week.